Dupe review · Maison Alhambra
Infini Intoxicating Cherry
Infini Intoxicating Cherry is Maison Alhambra's answer to Initio Narcotic Delight.
- Smells like
- Initio Narcotic Delight
- Price
- $49.99
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $50
- Original per 100ml
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- Made by
- Maison Alhambra
The FragDNA review · on paper
Cherry Meets Pepper in a Sparingly Spiced Parfum
FragDNA · compiled from a comparison on paper — the listed notes and prices; nobody has reviewed it yet · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- The opening promises a bright cherry sweetness tempered by a spicy peppery edge.
- Dry-down
- With no base notes disclosed, the finish appears poised to be fleeting rather than lingering.
- Best for
- Those who favour a crisp fruit‑spice opening over gourmand warmth
On paper, Maison Alhambra Infini Intoxicating Cherry presents a trio of notes: cherry, pink pepper and black pepper, all housed in a parfum concentration. The inclusion of pink and black pepper suggests a sharper, more aromatic spice profile that could cut through the cherry’s fruitiness, offering a potentially invigorating top‑note experience.
In contrast, the original Initio Narcotic Delight layers cherry with cinnamon, tobacco, Tonka bean, vanilla, amber and musk, delivering a richer, gourmand backbone. The dupe lacks these warm, resinous ingredients, meaning the scent may resolve more quickly and lack the depth that the original’s base provides. Buyers should expect a lighter, more pepper‑forward interpretation rather than a full‑bodied gourmand.
The verdictPaper‑wise the dupe supplies cherry with a peppery twist but omits the original’s warm, sweet, and musky depth, positioning it as a fresher, less enveloping alternative.
Nobody has reviewed this dupe yet — this compares the published notes and prices. We rewrite it as soon as wearers do.
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
Infini Intoxicating Cherry scores 6.8 out of 10 on paper — strong contender territory for anyone chasing Narcotic Delight.
Maison Alhambra lists 1 of the 7 notes in Narcotic Delight's pyramid — cherry. What it does not list: cinnamon, tobacco, tonka bean and vanilla; and it adds pink pepper and black pepper of its own.
It is sold as a parfum — a high concentration, which usually means it sits closer to the skin for longer.
At $50 per 100ml it costs 85% less than Narcotic Delight — the cheapest of 5 twins we can price.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Notes compared with Narcotic Delight
in bothonly in the original+ only in Infini Intoxicating Cherry
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Maison Alhambra publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
Initio Narcotic Delight is cherry and cinnamon at first, tobacco and Tonka Bean at its heart and vanilla, amber and musk at the end. Maison Alhambra set out to put that same arc in a cheaper bottle.
Top
- cherry
- cinnamon
Heart
- tobacco
- Tonka Bean
Base
- vanilla
- amber
- musk
Dark boozy cherry meets tobacco, tonka and vanilla for a rich, addictive cold-weather gourmand.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 8 twins of Initio Narcotic Delight we can price, Infini Intoxicating Cherry is the cheapest per 100ml.
- 01 Maison Alhambra Infini Intoxicating Cherry $50/100ml
- 02 Perfume Parlour Narcotic Bliss 2130 $83/100ml
- 03 HK Perfumes Pink Pepper $89/100ml
- 04 Alexandria Fragrances Purple Delight $120/100ml
- 05 Scentual Obsessions Psychedelic $133/100ml
- 06 Palermo Perfumes Narcotic Delight $22.75
- 07 Mod Fragrances Addictive Embers $44.99
- 08 Fragrance World Nudo Exotic Flowers $45
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The community
What people say about Infini Intoxicating Cherry
Rating
—How close to Narcotic Delight
—Would buy again
—Longevity
Projection
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In the forum
Start a discussion →Questions
What does Maison Alhambra Infini Intoxicating Cherry smell like?
It is built to smell like Initio Narcotic Delight — cherry and cinnamon up top, tobacco and Tonka Bean in the heart, vanilla, amber and musk in the base.
Is Maison Alhambra Infini Intoxicating Cherry a dupe of Initio Narcotic Delight?
Yes — Maison Alhambra sells it as its version of Initio Narcotic Delight.
Where can I buy Maison Alhambra Infini Intoxicating Cherry?
It is in stock at $49.99 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.